Quote Originally Posted by Tuerto View Post
Marshy is easier to say on pitch, also shouting 'Marshall' would make someone sound like Alan Partridge. Most footballers have one. My surname is James, when i played i was referred to as 'Jaymo' easy to shout and give instruction.
To put it another way what if some lad who occasionally watched your games started calling you Jambo. You wouldn't find it odd?